2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · MR51 JST
2013 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 78,568 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR51 JST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 78,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MR51 JST MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Jaguar Xj (MR51 JST) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MR51 JST Mileage History
- 01/12/202266,867 mi
- 15/12/202370,504 mi+3,637 mi
- 12/12/202474,664 mi+4,160 mi
- 20/12/202474,723 mi+59 mi
- 28/11/202578,568 mi+3,845 mi
Average of roughly 3,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: JAGUAR XJ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air Suspension Failure(Serious)
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Wear (5.0 V8)(Serious)
Early 5.0 V8 and 3.0 supercharged V6 engines have a design flaw where the timing chain tensioner piston wears through the aluminium-backed guide over time. This causes the chain to stretch and eventually jump, which can destroy the engine. The issue is most critical on pre-2013 cars.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator Failures(Moderate)
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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- Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Wear (5.0 V8)Serious
Early 5.0 V8 and 3.0 supercharged V6 engines have a design flaw where the timing chain tensioner piston wears through the aluminium-backed guide over time. This causes the chain to stretch and eventually jump, which can destroy the engine. The issue is most critical on pre-2013 cars.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator FailuresModerate
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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